JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.fargo.k12.nd.us

270 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School, located at 1701 4th Ave S in Fargo, North Dakota, is a public institution operating under the Fargo Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. As part of a larger urban school district, Jefferson Elementary benefits from established curriculum standards and a variety of support services designed to help students from different backgrounds succeed in a structured and inclusive learning environment.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and fostering a supportive atmosphere for its students and their families. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents, providing updates on district policies, academic calendars, and school-wide events. By prioritizing literacy, numeracy, and character building, Jefferson Elementary aims to prepare its elementary-aged learners for the transition to middle school while maintaining a commitment to the core educational mission of the Fargo Public Schools.

270

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	96
Hispanic	53
Black	60
Asian	26
Two or More	16
American Indian	19

White
96 (35.6%)
Black
60 (22.2%)
Hispanic
53 (19.6%)
Asian
26 (9.6%)
American Indian
19 (7.0%)
Two or More
16 (5.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	FARGO 1
Phone:	(701)446-4700
Website:	http://www.fargo.k12.nd.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	270
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	220
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 52